Mason County, IL is located in central Illinois and offers residents a variety of transportation options. The most common form of public transportation in Mason County is the CityBus network, which connects the county's towns and communities. Buses run throughout the day and offer connections to larger cities such as Springfield, Peoria and Bloomington. The CityBus also provides special services for senior citizens and people with disabilities. In addition to public transit, Mason County also has a number of bike paths that run through its parks and along its roads. These paths are great for leisurely rides or for commuting to work or school. For those wanting to travel farther, Mason County is also served by Amtrak's Lincoln Service which runs from Alton to Chicago multiple times per day. With all these options available, it's easy to get around Mason County without needing a car.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Mason County takes 26.9 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Mason County get to work:
- 82.0% drive their own car alone
- 10.3% carpool with others
- 2.6% work from home
- 0.1% take mass transit